The Great Race

Why did the Jade Emperor organise the race?

• He wanted the animals to be healthy.

• He wanted to count the years in a fun way.

• He wanted to make friends with the animals.

• He was bored and wanted to have fun with the animals.

The animals had to (a)   across the river.

The (a)   helped the cat and the rat.

Why did the cat fall into the river?

• It was too excited.

• It was too angry.

• The rat bit its leg.

• The ox swam too fast.

The (a)   won the race.